NVIDIA MFP7E10-N030 30m MPO12/APC Multimode Cable
NVIDIA® Mellanox® Compatible Passive Optical Cable for 800G InfiniBand and Ethernet
30-meter | 8-fiber active | OM3 (OM4 optional) | LSZH | Type B crossover
High-density passive optical link for 400G/800G InfiniBand and Ethernet. Directly connects twin‑port OSFP switches to OSFP or QSFP112 adapters over 30 meters — the maximum reach for OM3 fiber.
OEM lengths 3m-50m available
Product Overview
The NVIDIA MFP7E10-Nxxx series is a passive MPO‑12/APC‑to‑MPO‑12/APC multimode fiber cable engineered for short‑reach interconnects in high‑performance data centers. The MFP7E10-N030 (30 meter variant) uses eight active fibers in a Type‑B crossover topology to enable direct attached optical link without polarity reversal adapters. With angled physical contact (APC) 8‑degree polish, back reflections are minimized, ensuring signal integrity for PAM4 modulation up to 800Gb/s.
Each cable is factory‑tested to Telcordia GR‑1435 and supports operating temperatures from 0 to 70°C. The aqua LSZH jacket provides flame retardance while reducing toxic smoke emission, suitable for high‑density switches and GPU clusters. At 30 meters, this cable represents the maximum recommended distance for OM3 fiber with two patch panel junctions (total 4 mated pairs). For distances beyond 30m, please select OM4 variants (N035-N050).
Key Facts
- Part number: MFP7E10-N030 (30m), also N003/N005/N007/N010/N015/N020/N025 up to N050
- Fiber type: Multimode 50/125µm OM3 (standard) / OM4 available on request
- Connector: MPO-12/APC female, green housing, 8° angled polish
- Insertion loss (max): ≤0.362 dB (0.35 + 0.0004 × 30)
- Return loss: ≥35 dB
- Minimum bend radius: 30 mm (dynamic / static)
- Max reach for OM3: 30m (with two patch panels and 4 optical junctions)
Why MPO‑12/APC?
Angle‑polished connectors suppress back reflection that would otherwise degrade laser performance in high‑speed transceivers. Unlike ultra‑polished (UPC) versions, APC allows reliable operation at 50G PAM4 per lane. The green NVIDIA shell quickly identifies APC compatibility, preventing mismating with legacy blue‑shell UPC cables.
Type‑B crossover: Lane 1 at one end connects to lane 12 at the opposite end — ideal for 4‑lane Tx/Rx pairing without external crossover cords.
Technology & Signal Integrity
Designed for 800G DR8 / 400G DR4 architectures, each cable contains 8 multimode fibers arranged in a crossed pinout. The 8‑degree APC interface reduces optical return loss to >35dB, critical for high baud rate transceivers such as NVIDIA MMA4Z00‑NS (twin‑port OSFP). The passive design consumes zero power and introduces no latency, making it ideal for switch‑to‑switch or switch‑to‑DPU links in NDR InfiniBand fabrics.
Rigorous end‑face geometry testing and IL/RL verification ensure each cable meets the stringent requirements of modern 800G Ethernet and NVLink fabric extensions. The 30-meter length is fully tested to operate within the 800G optical budget even after accounting for insertion loss from two patch panels.
Typical Deployments
- Linking twin‑port OSFP 800Gb/s switches (e.g., Quantum-2) to ConnectX‑7 network adapters across 30‑meter spans within a row
- Connecting NVIDIA BlueField‑3 DPUs (QSFP112 or OSFP) to top‑of‑rack switches at the maximum OM3 distance
- Spine‑leaf interconnects in storage servers requiring full 30m OM3 reach
- Multimode backbone connecting switches across multiple racks within the same row
Compatibility
The MFP7E10‑N030 works with any transceiver or system that accepts MPO‑12/APC female connectors and expects Type‑B pinout. Verified compatibility includes:
- NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS (twin-port OSFP DR8, 800G)
- NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS400 (single-port OSFP 400G)
- NVIDIA MMA1Z00-NS400 (QSFP112 400G)
- InfiniBand NDR 400G/800G switches and ConnectX‑7 adapters
- Standard 400GbE switches with MPO‑12 APC optical interfaces
⚠ Important note: This cable cannot mate with MPO‑12/UPC (ultra polish, blue shell) connectors. Mixed use will damage ferrule end faces and cause link failure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value (MFP7E10-N030) |
| Product Type | Passive MPO‑12/APC multimode fiber cable, Type B crossover |
| Length (nominal) | 30 meters ; tolerance: +2% × L / -0 (L≥5m) |
| Active fibers | 8 (4 Tx / 4 Rx direction) |
| Cable diameter | 3.0 ± 0.2 mm |
| Jacket material | Aqua LSZH / OFNR (low smoke zero halogen, riser rated) |
| Fiber core | 50/125 µm multimode (OM3 standard; OM4 optional for margin) |
| Insertion loss (max) | ≤0.362 dB (0.35 + 0.0004 × 30) |
| Return loss (min) | ≥35 dB |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Relative humidity | 10% ~ 85% (non‑condensing) |
| Regulatory | RoHS, CE, FCC Class A, CB, cTUVus, RCM, VCCI |
| Laser class | Class 1 (IEC 60825‑1/2, 21 CFR 1040) |
Selection Guide (MFP7E10‑Nxxx Series)
| Ordering Part Number | Length | Fiber type (standard) | Max Reach for 800G |
| MFP7E10-N003 | 3 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N005 | 5 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N007 | 7 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N010 | 10 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N015 | 15 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N020 | 20 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N025 | 25 m | OM3 | 30m |
| MFP7E10-N030 | 30 m | OM3 (OM4 optional) | 30m (max for OM3) |
| MFP7E10-N035 | 35 m | OM4 | 50m |
| MFP7E10-N040 | 40 m | OM4 | 50m |
| MFP7E10-N050 | 50 m | OM4 | 50m |
Note: For lengths above 30m, OM4 fiber is required to guarantee 50m reach. MFP7E10-N030 ships with OM3 fiber by default, which supports 800G up to 30 meters including two patch panels (4 mated connector pairs). For additional margin, OM4 is available upon request.
Why Choose Starsurge for NVIDIA Optical Cables?
- 100% compatible & tested: Each MFP7E10 cable is verified with NVIDIA transceivers prior to shipping
- Stock & fast lead: Popular lengths (3m,5m,10m,15m,20m,30m,50m) held in regional warehouse
- Technical support: Pre‑sales compatibility check and post‑sales troubleshooting
- Bulk pricing & labeling: Custom serialization / asset tags available for large projects
- Global shipping: DDP/FedEx/UPS options to USA, EU, APAC, and Middle East
Service & Support
Hong Kong Starsurge Group offers a 1‑year warranty against manufacturing defects, plus 24‑hr engineering response. We provide cleaning and inspection guidance to maintain optimal insertion loss. For deployment over 30m or custom hybrid cables (MPO to duplex), please contact our solutions team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is MFP7E10-N030 guaranteed for 800G at full 30 meters?
A: Yes. When used with NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS transceivers and two patch panels (4 mated pairs), the link is within the specified optical budget. For longer distances or additional patch panels, we recommend the OM4 version.
Q2: Can I use OM4 fiber instead of OM3 for this length?
A: Yes, OM4 provides additional loss margin. Please specify OM4 when ordering if you require enhanced performance or plan future moves to longer distances.
Q3: Is the cable polarity suitable for NVIDIA Quantum‑2 switches?
A: Yes. Type‑B (crossover) is the standard polarity required by NVIDIA for direct 800G twin‑port OSFP to OSFP connections.
Q4: What is the difference between MFP7E10 and MFP7E20?
A: MFP7E10 is multimode (MMF), MFP7E20 is single‑mode (SMF). For distances ≤50m, multimode is cost‑effective; beyond 50m, select MFP7E20 single‑mode cable.
Q5: Do you provide a cleaning kit recommendation?
A: Yes. We suggest using an MPO‑12/APC dry cleaner (e.g., CLICK‑Clean or IBC brand) before each mating.
Handling Precautions
- Do not remove dust caps until the moment of installation. Contamination is the #1 cause of link degradation
- Always clean both cable connector and transceiver optical receptacle using an MPO‑APC specific cleaner
- Do not bend the cable tighter than 30 mm radius, especially near connectors
- Never mix MPO‑APC (green/slanted) with MPO‑UPC (blue/flat) — physical damage will occur
- Comply with standard ESD precautions when handling pluggable transceivers, although the cable itself is passive
About Hong Kong Starsurge Group
Founded in 2008, Hong Kong Starsurge Group Co., Limited delivers enterprise networking hardware and system integration worldwide. As an experienced supplier of NVIDIA/Mellanox compatible cables, switches, NICs, and transceivers, we serve data centers, financial institutions, and educational campuses across the US, Europe, and Asia. Our technical team provides multilingual pre-sales consulting and after-sales RMA support, ensuring that your InfiniBand and Ethernet deployments run with zero compatibility surprises.
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